Burrell Back on Track

He has three straight multihit games for the first time this season and has homered in five of his past 11 games. Since July 7, Burrell has nine homers, 22 RBIs and a .533 slugging percentage. In 52 games before that, Burrell had just three homers, 20 RBIs and a .305 slugging percentage.

"They brought me here to help offensively. And the first half — basically, for a long time — I haven't really been doing much to help," he said. "It was frustrating. But I feel if I can continue to swing the bat well, we are in a situation where we can control our own destiny."

Maddon said part of Burrell's resurgence can be attributed to him staying behind the ball better. But he also said Burrell's "confidence is on the rise."



(tampabay.com)